SOUND TIGERS ANNOUNCE PLAYER TRANSACTIONS

Courtesy: SoundTigers.com

Release: 02/28/2013

Courtesy: SoundTigers.com

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BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (Feb. 28, 2013)
– The Bridgeport Sound Tigers have announced the following
transactions; Forward Max MacKay has been loaned to the Wheeling
Nailers (ECHL), and forward Adam Huxley has signed a professional
tryout contract (PTO) with the Sound Tigers.

MacKay, 22, is in the midst of his first professional season after
signing an American Hockey League contract with the Sound Tigers this
offseason. The 6’1, 190-pound forward has recorded three assists in
eight games with the Sound Tigers during the 2012-13 campaign.

Huxley, 29, joins the Sound Tigers after beginning the season with the
ECHL’s Las Vegas Wranglers. The ninth-year pro has appeared in 48
games with the Wranglers this season, totaling nine points (three
goals, six assists) and 213 penalty minutes. The 6’0, 200-pound forward
has 23 games of AHL experience between Springfield and Chicago, posting
one assist and 74 penalty minutes.

The Wainwright, AB native has appeared in 473 ECHL contests over the
past 10 seasons, including four seasons with Las Vegas. Huxley has
totaled 108 points (45 goals, 63 assists) and 1849 penalty minutes over
his ECHL career.

The Sound Tigers return to action at Webster Bank Arena this Saturday
night at 7:00 p.m. against the Adirondack Phantoms, followed by a clash
against the in-state rival CT Whale on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m.T o purchase tickets, visit the Webster Bank Arena Click It or Ticket Box Office, call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or visit ticketmaster.com.